Though the rangefinder attachment is perfectly fine for the current mode, I believe it would be better if it were not available for hardcore mode when it comes out. Instead, only range finding binoculars should be available, that would optionally replace the decoys. This would encourage snipers to work as a team, making full use of the "sniper squad" feature already in game. A player could be designed to use the binoculars to spot and range targets for the other players in the squad similar to the commander seat in tanks. This would prevent players from picking a sniper rifle, setting the scope for whatever the rangefinder reads, and farming kills without any communication or squad play necessary to make a Milsim mode unique form the current experience. I also believe it wouldn't nerf snipers, but rather force them to play more intelligently due to effective squad communication, earning points on kills that affect the outcome of the game. IRL snipers do work in pair with a spotter, which might be more fun than sniping alone. I would not apply this change to casual mode, just Milsim.
#Removal of rangefinder attachment for upcoming Milsim mode, replace with range finding binoculars
drifting flicker
native dirge
my man is still stuck with snipers in the 80's.
craggy moth
Range finders on guns do exist and are commonly used in military
rare jay
Though the rangefinder attachment is perfectly fine for the current mode, I beli...
i understand the intent behind the idea but realistically what would happen is that snipers would just estimate drop without zeroing at all
being the binocular guy doesn't sound very fun and it doesn't even work unless all the snipers who rely on him are in the same place.
winter hedge
it's one spotter + one sniper lol
rare jay
besides larp i dont think anyone wants to actually play like that
craggy moth
Ya most snipers would just practice and get good and guessing range
drifting flicker
I know that, especially considering the m200 is basically a laser rifle anyway. If is a bit larpy but that's the most fun part of Milsim mode anyway imo
Gives squad leader of a sniper squad something to do at least, if squad lead class is added back to the game
pseudo schooner
No need range finder if the long range scope have good reticle like psu-1 scope it gonna be moore fun to shoot from a far😄
vast mountain
removing rangefinder is perfect way for balacing sniper even in usual gamе
native dirge
At the ranges most snipers engage it would change nothing.
raw moth
rangefinder is only useful for those 1000m snipes or if you want to range your rpg
craggy moth
I don’t even know a lot of people who use the range finder for snipers more people use it for engi for RPG
craggy moth
removing rangefinder is perfect way for balacing sniper even in usual gamе
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It wouldn’t affect snipers like at all